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Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Model number: HDR-TG1 | SKU: 8846118

Capture brilliant, vivid video and stunning 4.0-megapixel still images with this high-definition camcorder. Record images and video directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media for convenient access, storage and transfer of your precious memories.

Average Customer Rating: 4.8 4.8 out of 5
5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Review 1 for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
A cool camcorder/camera   10/29/2008
By angel08 from Merced, CA
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Ease of Use
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Easy to operate/awesome quality
What's not so great: nothing for me to complain about

"I give Sony products a thumbs up! this gadget is very easy to operate even if you don't read the manual (please read it anyways so that you won't damage your gadget). Great picture and video quality. It is very compact and light weight. Easy to carry around and fits in your pocket. Just pick it up and its ready to record or shoot pictures with the quick on feature. The battery lasts a long time and recharges super fast. Its not cheaply made very durable and well designed. Sony.com has lessons on how to take videos/photos and how to get the best out of your camcorder/camera. You will not regret buying this product. Take my word!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 2 for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
The easiest camcorder to use!   08/03/2008
By Jazzy77 from Glendale, California

What's great about it: Light weight,easy to use.
What's not so great: replacing batteries.

"This is such a easy camcorder to use. I let my daughter
borrow it, and she said it was so easy to carry around on her trip."


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 3 for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
this camera product is great   07/27/2008
By Brent435 from Las Vegas,NV

What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: a little bit slow on the buttons(I will tell you it on my review)

"This camera is terrific. My uncle bought this camera for me to record good stuff on my vacation and the places we visited. Sometimes when I press the record button,it responds late because you know how other camcorders respond quickly when pressing a button,well this camcorder doesn't do that,but overall this caamera is great and I recommend buying it"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 4 for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Ultimate gadget   07/23/2008
By MajorT

What's great about it: Very compact and well made, Surprisingly good video, Very fast operation
What's not so great: Avarge to poor Still Mode

"Very responsive: you open the screen and its ready to shoot.
Moving between still mode and video mode is super fast and so is the menu system.
Solid built, superb titanium casing with scratch resist.
Video quality is very good, sharp detailed scenes even when the light is not strong. I compared it head to head with Sony HDR SR-1 (1/3” cmos), and amazingly it managed to produce sharper video.
It focuses lightning fast (faster then the SR-1), have excellent Auto mode making videos that are always at their best, excellent face detection, the camera mange to adjust the focus, exposure and other parameters to produce well balanced videos with people faces.
Indoor it’s not as great but not bad either, colors are good and so is sharpness, but it’s a little grainy.
Still mode, unfortunately is almost a gimmick, photos are not sharp, and most of the time very grainy.
Image stabilization works very well despite its not optical, again compared to the HDR SR-1 and video shakes were almost the same, the digital stabilizing may sacrifice a little video quality, but it’s hardly noticed. I think the small size of the camera with the way its being held has (in this case) much more effect on video shake.
All and all this it’s a very good performer, just forget the stills, and hold it secure when zooming video."


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Review 5 for Sony 4.0MP Handycam High-Definition Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen LCD - Silver

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Excellent   06/08/2008
By Hedin from Faroe Islands, Scandinavia

What's great about it: Small, handy, easy to use
What's not so great: expensive

"It's cool lookin' and very easy to use. And takes good still pics. Touchscreen is good.
I ordered it (and payed for) to be delivered express and expected it to take 1-2 days, but it took 4 days."


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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